Volunteer Project Catalog
A.E. Finley YMCA
The YMCA of the Triangle delivers quality sports programs that infuse the Y mission and the core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and faith in God. Each sports program focuses on developing character, community, and skill within an environment of healthy competition and fun. The Y offers separate leagues for players ages U5-teens. Each league features one practice and one game each week, a uniform, equipment, and a trophy. Practices include specific drills to help children develop motor skills and improve coordination. Most importantly, YMCA leagues emphasize teamwork, fair play, self-confidence, and fun. All kids play! Volunteers coach our teams and are carefully trained to work with children, build skills, and encourage character development. Volunteers will complete all required credentials before reporting to their first day of service. Coaches will not be allowed to begin the season without completion of all required trainings.
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Kerr Family YMCA
The YMCA of the Triangle delivers quality sports programs that infuse the Y mission and the core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and faith in God. Each sports program focuses on developing character, community, and skill within an environment of healthy competition and fun. The Y offers separate leagues for players ages U5-teens. Each league features one practice and one game each week, a uniform, equipment, and a trophy. Practices include specific drills to help children develop motor skills and improve coordination. Most importantly, YMCA leagues emphasize teamwork, fair play, self-confidence, and fun. All kids play! Volunteers coach our teams and are carefully trained to work with children, build skills, and encourage character development. Volunteers will complete all required credentials before reporting to their first day of service. Coaches will not be allowed to begin the season without completion of all required trainings.
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Kraft Family YMCA
The YMCA of the Triangle delivers quality sports programs that infuse the Y mission and the core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and faith in God. Each sports program focuses on developing character, community, and skill within an environment of healthy competition and fun. The Y offers separate leagues for players ages U5-teens. Each league features one practice and one game each week, a uniform, equipment, and a trophy. Practices include specific drills to help children develop motor skills and improve coordination. Most importantly, YMCA leagues emphasize teamwork, fair play, self-confidence, and fun. All kids play! Volunteers coach our teams and are carefully trained to work with children, build skills, and encourage character development. Volunteers will complete all required credentials before reporting to their first day of service. Coaches will not be allowed to begin the season without completion of all required trainings.
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NW Cary YMCA
The YMCA of the Triangle delivers quality sports programs that infuse the Y mission and the core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and faith in God. Each sports program focuses on developing character, community, and skill within an environment of healthy competition and fun. The Y offers separate leagues for players ages 3 - 10. Each league features one practice and one game each week, a uniform, equipment, and a trophy. Practices include specific drills to help children develop motor skills and improve coordination. Most importantly, YMCA soccer leagues emphasize teamwork, fair play, self-confidence, and fun. All kids play! Volunteers coach our teams and are carefully trained to work with children, build skills, and encourage character development. Volunteers will complete all required credentials before reporting to their first day of service. Coaches will not be allowed to begin the season without completion of all required trainings.
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Southeast Raleigh YMCA
The YMCA of the Triangle delivers quality sports programs that infuse the Y mission and the core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and faith in God. Each sports program focuses on developing character, community, and skill within an environment of healthy competition and fun. The Y offers separate leagues for players ages U5-teens. Each league features one practice and one game each week, a uniform, equipment, and a trophy. Practices include specific drills to help children develop motor skills and improve coordination. Most importantly, YMCA leagues emphasize teamwork, fair play, self-confidence, and fun. All kids play! Volunteers coach our teams and are carefully trained to work with children, build skills, and encourage character development. Volunteers will complete all required credentials before reporting to their first day of service. Coaches will not be allowed to begin the season without completion of all required trainings.
How you can help:
Taylor Family YMCA
The YMCA of the Triangle delivers quality sports programs that infuse the Y mission and the core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and faith in God. Each sports program focuses on developing character, community, and skill within an environment of healthy competition and fun. The Y offers separate leagues for players ages U5-teens. Each league features one practice and one game each week, a uniform, equipment, and a trophy. Practices include specific drills to help children develop motor skills and improve coordination. Most importantly, YMCA leagues emphasize teamwork, fair play, self-confidence, and fun. All kids play! Volunteers coach our teams and are carefully trained to work with children, build skills, and encourage character development. Volunteers will complete all required credentials before reporting to their first day of service. Coaches will not be allowed to begin the season without completion of all required trainings.
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YMCA of the Triangle
The YMCA of the Triangle Area YOTA Swim Team is an association-wide team comprised of competitors of all ages and skill levels. YOTA offers opportunities for swimmers of many different levels and abilities. This is a year-round activity that emphasizes teamwork, sportsmanship and personal achievement. YOTA Swim Team volunteers will have the opportunity to volunteer at swim meets as timers, meet officials, travel trip chaperones, parent advisory committee members and more. Each YOTA swim team volunteer will need to read and agree to the Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies before volunteering.
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Taylor Family YMCA
This project is reserved for pre-selected ASL translators.
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Southeast Raleigh YMCA
Southeast Raleigh is rich in culture, diversity and promise. There’s no part of the city with more potential to grow and add vitality to our region than Southeast Raleigh. A positive and sustainable impact is only possible if everyone works together in a way much different than we have in the past. Volunteers are needed to make this promise into reality. Volunteering will be anywhere hands are needed for help in the Southeast Raleigh Purpose-Built Community: community garden, food distribution, black farmers market, Juneteenth celebration, etc.
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Alexander Family YMCA
Camp Excel is a eight-week summer day camp that is fully subsidized by donations to the YMCA's Annual Campaign. Camp Excel is open to students and siblings currently enrolled in Y Learning programs. Through the YMCA's partnership with Wake County Public Schools, each child will receive a snack and a warm, nutritious meal every day. Every child will also receive swim lessons twice a week through our Y Splash program. At Camp Excel children can choose their activities. This summer camp offers arts and crafts, dance and sports like football, basketball, hockey and soccer. Rising kindergartners will focus on kindergarten readiness. Children in grades 1 - 5 will spend two hours per day engaged in activities to improve math skills and literacy. All children will be working with certified teachers. Volunteers will be helping with these parts of camp: Setting up games with our Activities Pro Setting up and facilitating crafts and activities with our STEAM Pro Helping facilitate education activities with our teachers Helping counselors/leadership staff with day-to-day activities
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Chapel Hill - Carrboro YMCA
Volunteer opportunities for this project are limited to student's currently enrolled in CHCCS's TRAC Work Study Program. The YMCA is partnering with Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools' TRAC program to provide meaningful work experience to a select group of students. Students will help with facilities, greeting, and other duties as assigned while working closely with their job coach.
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Taylor Family YMCA
Are you an avid chess player? We would love your help leading our chess club on Tuesday nights in the Taylor Y lobby at 5:30 starting in November. Come enjoy fun and fellowship too!
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YMCA of the Triangle
The Clarence E. Lightner YMCA Achievers program introduces teens in grades 6 - 12 to minority adults who guide them through experiences that prepare them for life after high school. Through civic engagement, community service projects, and academic enhancement programs, students make new friends, learn healthy lifestyle choices and prepare for their future.
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Southeast Raleigh YMCA
The southeast Raleigh YMCA is partnering with Wake County Public Schools, Southeast Raleigh Elementary (Club ROAR) and Rise Charter (Club SOAR). Southeast Raleigh Elementary is connected to Southeast Raleigh Promise organization; Raleigh/Wake County’s first Purpose Built Community and the 16th network member in the country. Adopted by 28 network members, Purpose Built Communities believe that fostering well-resourced and connected neighborhoods is the key to ending the cycle of poverty and creating ladders of equitable opportunities for individuals, families, and children to fully thrive. RISE is a free, public charter school located in Raleigh, North Carolina that provides its scholars with a rigorous academic program and a community built on the school’s core values of Resilience, Integrity, Scholarship, and Excellence. Volunteers will be coming to the branch and school to provide experience related to the club that the participant choose (S.T.E.A.M.E/A) Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Exercise/Activity).
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NW Cary YMCA
Coffee and Conversation - ESL is a great way for the community (members, guest, program participants and volunteers) to connect with others. The program will promote cultural exchange, friendship and language learning. We hope members will connect with other members and develop a sense of belonging with their Y family as part of the Y’s intentional diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging work. We will host Coffee and Conversation - ESL on the second Wednesday of every month in the lobby of the Northwest Cary Y. We will provide coffee, create a safe space for conversation and provide suggested discussion topics to get your started.
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Kraft Family YMCA
Join us in sprucing up our community garden located on our Kraft Family YMCA campus. This is a family-friendly volunteer opportunity with lots of opportunity to get your hands dirty, to fix up and perform routine maintenance, and to keep up with the garden's needs. Volunteers will set their own schedule and self-report their own hours on their volunteer dashboard.
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Alexander Family YMCA
Community HOPE is an academically structured mentoring and literacy program that addresses the individual learning needs of students living in affordable housing communities in Raleigh. Students in Community HOPE meet afterschool Mondays-Thursdays 4:30-6:30PM. Participants are assigned two mentors twice a week for one hour throughout the school year. Volunteers are asked to commit to a full school year and to attend for a minimum of 1 hour a week. During this time, students and mentors work through a personalized literacy plan that addresses the student’s individual learning need at each grade level, beginning with kindergarten and continuing through high school graduation. Community HOPE serves several affordable housing communities in the area and is held in nearby local church partners. This location serves the community around the Alexander Family YMCA branch. WANT TO MENTOR A CHILD? Community HOPE relies heavily on volunteers. We need volunteers Monday through Thursday for a minimum of one hour a week between the times of 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. or 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. The program runs for the duration of the school year. Topics covered include literacy development, STEAM curriculum, arts and crafts, and general self esteem and community development. Each student is paired with two adult mentors who strongly support the student for an entire school year and often longer. Specific training for each mentor is provided, along with guidance from Community HOPE staff. Volunteers commit one hour per week for one academic school year.
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Taylor Family YMCA
Join us Thursday evenings from 4 - 5 pm in the lobby of the Taylor Family YMCA to create craft models to be used during After School programs. We provide the materials- you provide the time and talent! Nine models of each craft need to be constructed every week for counselors to use for instructional purposes. Directions for each craft will be provided. This is a great opportunity to socialize with other volunteers in the Y community as you work. If Thursday evenings don't work for you, let us know when YOU would like to meet for Craft Corps!
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Durham YMCA
Volunteer opportunities for this project are limited to student's currently enrolled in Cristo Rey High School's Work Study Program. The YMCA is partnering with Cristo Rey Research Triangle High School for a second year. Their students get a high-level, college preparatory education and are acquiring valuable work experience in the process through their work study program. The Durham YMCA will host a small group of students who will gain valuable work experience in our membership, youth, aquatics and wellness departments.
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Chapel Hill - Carrboro YMCA
Volunteer opportunities for this project are limited to student's currently enrolled in Cristo Rey High School's Work Study Program. The YMCA is partnering with Cristo Rey Research Triangle High School for a second year. Their students get a high-level, college preparatory education and are acquiring valuable work experience in the process through their work study program. The Chapel Hill-Carrboro YMCA will host a small group of students who will gain valuable work experience in our membership, youth, aquatics and wellness departments.
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Durham YMCA
Generosity comes in many forms, and it's often the best way to support important causes that matter the most in our lives. The YMCA Annual Campaign allows children, families and adults to lead healthy lives - regardless of their ability to pay. 100% of the dollars raised goes directly to those in need in our own communities. By the year 2024, our Y will serve nearly 200,000 people in our region. Ambassadors will help spread the Y story by educating our neighbors on the impact the YMCA has on our community and ask them to help us make our community a better place to live by making a financial commitment. Four steps to become a Durham YMCA Annual Campaign Ambassador: 1) Say Yes! 2) Learn more. Attend a training to learn about how the Y strengthens the foundations of our community. 3) Give a gift. Make your own donation to the YMCA Annual Campaign 4) Get a gift. Invite a friend or family member to invest in the YMCA Annual Campaign Join the Durham YMCA team to help raise our $600,000 goal!
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NW Cary YMCA
The NW Cary YMCA prides itself in maintaining a clean and orderly building. Facility Maintenance volunteers play a key role in prioritizing member safety and take pride in presenting a friendly, aesthetically pleasing, safe and healthy setting for the YMCA members and visitors. Facility Maintenance Volunteers assist our branch operations staff in maintaining the facility and its grounds. Inside, volunteers may be asked to wipe down wellness floor machines, fold towels, vacuum carpets or dust mop floors, wash windows and assist with other tasks to keep our branch in tip-top shape. Occasionally, assistance needed outside of the building may include trash clean up, or assisting with placement of event signage or decorations as an example. Responsibilities are set at the discretion of Facilities Director.
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Alexander Family YMCA
The YMCA prides itself in maintaining a clean and orderly building. Facility Maintenance volunteers play a key role in prioritizing member safety and take pride in presenting a friendly, aesthetically pleasing, safe and healthy setting for the YMCA members and visitors. Facility Maintenance Volunteers assist our branch operations staff in maintaining the facility and its grounds. Inside, volunteers may be asked to wipe down wellness floor machines, fold towels, vacuum carpets or dust mop floors, wash windows and assist with other tasks to keep our branch in tip-top shape. Occasionally, assistance needed outside of the building may include trash clean up, or assisting with placement of event signage or decorations as an example. Responsibilities are set at the discretion of Facilities Director.
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YMCA of the Triangle
The YMCA Families ON! Challenge is a fun, family race specifically designed for all ages and athletic abilities. Family, friends, co-workers and teammates are all welcome! This self-paced, 2.5 mile outdoor adventure course features 20+ creative challenges and obstacles. Race participants will play in the mud, slide down a massive slip and slide and so much more! Volunteers will assist participants in each of the challenges and obstacles. Specific assignments will be given out on race day. Volunteers should be enthusiastic encouragers, love the outdoors and be ready to have some fun! (Please dress in clothing that you don't mind getting messy! The day calls for water, foam, paint, and food.) Volunteers, age 14 and older, are needed for the shifts listed below. Children under the age of 14 are welcome to join a parent/guardian who is volunteering, as long as they stay with that parent/guardian for the entire duration of the volunteering. (Snacks and water will be provided throughout the day, and lunch will be provided for volunteers that support for the whole event.) Please Note: volunteer sign-ups will close on 4/30. Communication with volunteers will begin then to discuss more details about assignments for the event.
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Kerr Family YMCA
The General Facility Support Volunteer will work to help keep the Kerr YMCA in tip-top shape while assisting in maintaining the daily operations of the facility, including but not limited to: sanitizing cardiovascular and strength training machines, washing windows, dusting, collecting and removing trash, folding towels, wiping down lockers and counters, etc. Tasks are assigned at the discretion of leadership members of the Operations. Shifts run in approximately 1-hour sessions and may vary based on the availabilities of both, the volunteer and the Operations leadership staff member. Volunteers are welcome to sign up for multiple shifts in one day if desired. Volunteers will complete all required credentials before reporting to their first day of service.
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Alexander Family YMCA
Do you want to get into the holiday spirit and help our neighbors? Our Holiday Gift Drive for children in our community-supported programs runs through the middle of December. You can donate toys, clothing and educational items for newborn children through age 18. As toys and items are collected, we will transform our YMCA spaces into Holiday Gift Shops. At Holiday Gift Shops, parents from our YMCA community-supported programs can personally select new toys, books, clothes and other items for their children. This approach lets parents choose the gifts for their child and as they are shopping with reduced prices, allows them to purchase items they may otherwise not be able to afford. Our gift guides are listed below. We hope to serve more than 300 families. Some branches may also need volunteers to help organize the shops or wrap presents, which will also be listed below.
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Taylor Family YMCA
The Holiday Gift Shop is our Christmas outreach event for the community on Saturday, December 14th. We partner with the families we serve through our Y Learning and Camp Excel Programs to make a mutual investment in the gift giving process. Involving parents and guardians in the celebration of finding that perfect gift for their son or daughter honors families and strengthens community relationships. Families come to our event and shop for new toys and clothing. We need volunteers to make this event successful.
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Kerr Family YMCA
The Holiday Gift Shop is our Christmas outreach event for the community. We partner with the families we serve through our Y Learning and Camp High Hopes Programs to make a mutual investment in the gift giving process. Involving parents and guardians in the celebration of finding that perfect gift for their son or daughter honors families and strengthens community relationships. Families come to our event and shop for new toys and clothing at little to no cost to them. We need volunteers to make this event successful. Please review the available shifts and sign up. Thank you!
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NW Cary YMCA
The Holiday Gift Shop is the YMCA's Christmas outreach event for our surrounding community. The Northwest Cary YMCA branch will partner with the families we serve through our Y Learning and Camp Excel Programs to make a mutual investment in the gift giving process. Involving parents and guardians in the celebration of finding that perfect gift for their son or daughter honors families and strengthens community relationships. Families come to our event and shop for new toys and clothing. We need volunteers to make this event successful. Scroll down to sign up!
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Chapel Hill - Carrboro YMCA
The YMCA of the Triangle is the area's leading provider of quality child care programs. Our onsite child care serves babies (6 weeks) through elementary aged children (8 years) while their parents participate in YMCA onsite programs. Children will participate in games, activities, crafts and outdoor play. Volunteers will assist YMCA staff in games and other activities while maintaining a safe, fun and friendly environment for children and their families. Each volunteer will meet with Kid Zone staff prior to their first shift as an Assistant.
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Durham YMCA
Under the leadership of the program supervisor, coordinator and/or director, the Kid Zone Care Attendant provides direct supervision to a group of children in a childcare setting. They will help to provide a quality experience to children and parents through our YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. The Kid Zone Care Attendant is responsible for managing those functions in accordance with the stated mission, goals and policies established by the administrative staff, governing committees and Board of Directors of the YMCA. -Supervises a group of children while leading and participating in program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA values. -Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. -Maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within area of responsibility. -Maintains group control at all times and handles all situations sensitively and with a positive attitude. -Ensures the safety and cleanliness of program environment. -Serves as a positive role model and maintains positive relationships with parents, children, and staff.
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Alexander Family YMCA
The YMCA of the Triangle is the area's leading provider of quality child care programs. Our Kid Zone Care serves babies through elementary aged children while their parents participate in YMCA onsite programs. Children will participate in games, activities, crafts and outdoor play. Volunteers will assist YMCA staff in games and other activities while maintaining a safe, fun and friendly environment for children and their families. Volunteers in middle school may apply if they are YMCA of the Triangle Area members. All other volunteers should be rising high schoolers or older.
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Kraft Family YMCA
The YMCA of the Triangle is the area's leading provider of quality child care programs. Our Kid Zone Care serves babies through elementary aged children while their parents participate in YMCA onsite programs. Children will participate in games, activities, crafts and outdoor play. Volunteers will assist YMCA staff in games and other activities while maintaining a safe, fun and friendly environment for children and their families. Volunteers in middle school may apply if they are YMCA of the Triangle Area members. All other volunteers should be rising high schoolers or older.
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Poole Family YMCA
The YMCA of the Triangle is the area's leading provider of quality child care programs. Our Kid Zone Care serves babies through elementary aged children while their parents participate in YMCA onsite programs. Children will participate in games, activities, crafts and outdoor play. Volunteers will assist YMCA staff in games and other activities while maintaining a safe, fun and friendly environment for children and their families. Volunteers in middle school may apply if they are YMCA of the Triangle Area members. All other volunteers should be rising high schoolers or older.
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Taylor Family YMCA
The YMCA of the Triangle is the area's leading provider of quality child care programs. Our Kid Zone Care serves babies through elementary aged children while their parents participate in YMCA onsite programs. Children will participate in games, activities, crafts and outdoor play. Volunteers will assist YMCA staff in games and other activities while maintaining a safe, fun and friendly environment for children and their families. Volunteers in middle school may apply if they are YMCA of the Triangle Area members. All other volunteers should be rising high schoolers or older. Volunteers should sign up for a shift no later than 48 hours to the start of the shift.
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Kraft Family YMCA
Kinder Camp is a half-day adventure filled with swimming and water play, creative arts, outdoor play, games, assemblies and songs. Different weekly themes add variety to activities throughout the summer. Join us in making this amazing camp for ages 3 – rising Kindergarten the most fun it can be. There will be a training session that we request volunteers attend. Dates TBD. We ask that volunteers commit to at least two days a week for at least three weeks of service, OR one day a week for at least six weeks of service. The weeks do not have to be consecutive and may be spread out over the length of the summer. Camp will run from June 12 - August 18, Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 1pm.
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A.E. Finley YMCA
Leaders Club is a nation-wide, year-long leadership-development program for middle and high school teens. The community-service based program helps teens discover their full potential as leaders. This program provides teens with extensive leadership training and volunteer opportunities that support YMCA programs and services to the community. Our goal is to challenge teens to serve the community, and to help them grow in who they are and lead those around them. Leaders Club includes weekly meetings, service and social events, as well as trips throughout the year including rallies, service work weekends, optional spring break trips and Blue Ridge Leaders School. Please note: Positions for this project are limited to those who have registered with the Leaders Club program for the upcoming school year. Another volunteer opportunity within the Leaders Club program is volunteering as an advisor. In addition to teaching teens leadership through service, Leaders Clubs advisors: • introduce teens to all the work the Y does to strengthen community, and • inspire and prepare teens to become future Y leaders. If you have an interest in these roles, scroll down and click the blue "volunteer" link.
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Chapel Hill - Carrboro YMCA
Leaders Club is a nation-wide, year-long leadership-development program for middle and high school teens. The community-service based program helps teens discover their full potential as leaders. This program provides teens with extensive leadership training and volunteer opportunities that support YMCA programs and services to the community. Our goal is to challenge teens to serve the community, and to help them grow in who they are and lead those around them. Leaders Club includes weekly meetings, service and social events, as well as trips throughout the year including rallies, service work weekends, optional spring break trips and Blue Ridge Leaders School. Please note: Positions for this project are limited to those who have registered with the Leaders Club program for the upcoming school year. Another volunteer opportunity within the Leaders Club program is volunteering as an advisor. In addition to teaching teens leadership through service, Leaders Clubs advisors: • introduce teens to all the work the Y does to strengthen community, and • inspire and prepare teens to become future Y leaders. If you have an interest in these roles, scroll down and click the blue "volunteer" link.
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Kerr Family YMCA
Leaders Club is a nation-wide, year-long leadership-development program for middle and high school teens. The community-service based program helps teens discover their full potential as leaders. This program provides teens with extensive leadership training and volunteer opportunities that support YMCA programs and services to the community. Our goal is to challenge teens to serve the community, and to help them grow in who they are and lead those around them. Leaders Club includes weekly meetings, service and social events, as well as trips throughout the year including rallies, service work weekends, optional spring break trips and Blue Ridge Leaders School. Please note: Positions for this project are limited to those who have registered with the Leaders Club program for the upcoming school year. Another volunteer opportunity within the Leaders Club program is volunteering as an advisor. In addition to teaching teens leadership through service, Leaders Clubs advisors: • introduce teens to all the work the Y does to strengthen community, and • inspire and prepare teens to become future Y leaders. If you have an interest in these roles, scroll down and click the blue "volunteer" link.
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Kraft Family YMCA
Leaders Club is a nation-wide, year-long leadership-development program for middle and high school teens. The community-service based program helps teens discover their full potential as leaders. This program provides teens with extensive leadership training and volunteer opportunities that support YMCA programs and services to the community. Our goal is to challenge teens to serve the community, and to help them grow in who they are and lead those around them. Leaders Club includes weekly meetings, service and social events, as well as trips throughout the year including rallies, service work weekends, optional spring break trips and Blue Ridge Leaders School. Please note: Positions for this project are limited to those who have registered with the Leaders Club program for the upcoming school year. Another volunteer opportunity within the Leaders Club program is volunteering as an advisor. In addition to teaching teens leadership through service, Leaders Clubs advisors: • introduce teens to all the work the Y does to strengthen community, and • inspire and prepare teens to become future Y leaders. If you have an interest in these roles, scroll down and click the blue "volunteer" link.
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NW Cary YMCA
Leaders Club is a nation-wide, year-long leadership-development program for middle and high school teens. The community-service based program helps teens discover their full potential as leaders. This program provides teens with extensive leadership training and volunteer opportunities that support YMCA programs and services to the community. Our goal is to challenge teens to serve the community, and to help them grow in who they are and lead those around them. Leaders Club includes weekly meetings, service and social events, as well as trips throughout the year including rallies, service work weekends, optional spring break trips and Blue Ridge Leaders School. Please note: Positions for this project are limited to those who have registered with the Leaders Club program for the upcoming school year. Another volunteer opportunity within the Leaders Club program is volunteering as an advisor. In addition to teaching teens leadership through service, Leaders Clubs advisors: • introduce teens to all the work the Y does to strengthen community, and • inspire and prepare teens to become future Y leaders. If you have an interest in these roles, scroll down and click the blue "volunteer" link.
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Poole Family YMCA
Leaders Club is a nation-wide, year-long leadership-development program for middle and high school teens. The community-service based program helps teens discover their full potential as leaders. This program provides teens with extensive leadership training and volunteer opportunities that support YMCA programs and services to the community. Our goal is to challenge teens to serve the community, and to help them grow in who they are and lead those around them. Leaders Club includes weekly meetings, service and social events, as well as trips throughout the year including rallies, service work weekends, optional spring break trips and Blue Ridge Leaders School. Please note: Positions for this project are limited to those who have registered with the Leaders Club program for the upcoming school year. Another volunteer opportunity within the Leaders Club program is volunteering as an advisor. In addition to teaching teens leadership through service, Leaders Clubs advisors: • introduce teens to all the work the Y does to strengthen community, and • inspire and prepare teens to become future Y leaders. If you have an interest in these roles, scroll down and click the blue "volunteer" link.
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Taylor Family YMCA
Leaders Club is a nation-wide, year-long leadership-development program for middle and high school teens. The community-service based program helps teens discover their full potential as leaders. This program provides teens with extensive leadership training and volunteer opportunities that support YMCA programs and services to the community. Our goal is to challenge teens to serve the community, and to help them grow in who they are and lead those around them. Leaders Club includes weekly meetings, service and social events, as well as trips throughout the year including rallies, service work weekends, optional spring break trips and Blue Ridge Leaders School. Please note: Positions for this project are limited to those who have registered with the Leaders Club program for the upcoming school year. Another volunteer opportunity within the Leaders Club program is volunteering as an advisor. In addition to teaching teens leadership through service, Leaders Clubs advisors: • introduce teens to all the work the Y does to strengthen community, and • inspire and prepare teens to become future Y leaders. If you have an interest in these roles, scroll down and click the blue "volunteer" link.
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Kraft Family YMCA
LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a 12-week small group health and fitness program for adult cancer survivors. Certified YMCA instructors help participants work to build muscle mass and strength, increase flexibility and endurance, and improve energy levels and self-esteem. Dates of Springs and Fall program are still to be determined. Listed dates are approximate. LIVESTRONG is offered without cost to participants through the YMCA's Annual Campaign.
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Poole Family YMCA
LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a 12-week small group health and fitness program for adult cancer survivors. Certified YMCA instructors help participants work to build muscle mass and strength, increase flexibility and endurance, and improve energy levels and self-esteem. Dates of Springs and Fall program are still to be determined. Listed dates are approximate. LIVESTRONG is offered without cost to participants through the YMCA's Annual Campaign.
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YMCA of the Triangle
Monday January 20, 2024 marks a day of service honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We invite you to answer the call to serve our neighbors and communities through volunteer and service opportunities at our YMCA. The Clarence E. Lightner YMCA Achievers program will be hosting three events in celebration of the life and legacy of MLK, and we can use your support! Please join the students in making signs for the MLK march, assist the operations of the YMCA's Interfaith Breakfast, an attend the MLK march with your fellow YMCA members and community. Each event listed below will have its specific location and dress code attire suggestions listed within the descriptions.
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Poole Family YMCA
Camp G.R.A.C.E. is a day camp designed for children with Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD), Autism Spectrum Disorder, and other special needs. Each session of Camp G.R.A.C.E. operates for one week, with each session focusing on building specific skills incorporating therapeutic ideas from many disciplines. We offer two different sessions: Social Skills and Building Blocks. Social Skills Sessions are designed for children that do not require one-on-one assistance. The focus of these sessions will be on activity skill building, teamwork activities, and social situations. The Building Blocks sessions are designed with a smaller ratio to allow for more individual attention. You can learn more about Camp Grace on our website: ymcatriangle.org/programs/c../camp-grace Volunteers will provides supervision to a children in the seasonal day camp designed for children with these special needs. Volunteers will be responsible for implementing activities and maintaining a safe and engaging environment for campers. Experience working with the special needs population strongly encouraged.
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NW Cary YMCA
Northwest Cary YMCA presents the Northwest Cary Market on the third Saturday of every month. It is meant to bring awareness to the ongoing efforts to support our community and bring goods and services to our neighbors. There are local vendors, crafts, artisans, food and fun for everyone! Everyone is invited to these free events. Volunteers assist with helping set up in preparation for the market, sign in vendors and meet and greet our guests throughout the morning, or help with breaking it all back down at the end of the market. We have volunteers sharing about volunteer opportunities at our own volunteer booth. And we have volunteers helping engage participants in our Family Program Activities during the Market. It's a fun and lively event to be a part of! If you love to be around people and have a heart to volunteer, a warm smile, and are feeling energized, please join us in assisting with bringing this market to NW Cary!
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Kraft Family YMCA
Pickleball is a sport that uses elements of badminton, tennis and table tennis. Players use wooden paddles and a plastic ball with holes. The net is slightly modified and the court is smaller. Volunteers are needed to lead, organize, and communicate with members that participate. Volunteer may assist in the set up and take down of equipment, checking players in, teaching skills to new players and leading the effort to create a fun and welcoming environment for our Pickle Ball Community.
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Durham YMCA
Project SEE is an internship program for high school students in partnership with The Arc of the Triangle. Participants are preselected by The Arc of the Triangle. Project SEE participants will participate in a variety of tasks with the opportunity to learn new vocational skills and have a basic understanding of businesses.
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Kraft Family YMCA
Project SEE is an internship program for high school students in partnership with the Arc of the Triangle. Participants are preselected by the Arc of the Triangle. Project SEE participants will participate in a variety of tasks with the opportunity to learn new vocational skills and have a basic understanding of businesses.
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Southeast Raleigh YMCA
The American Red Cross North Carolina Region serves 10 million people across the state and within four counties in South Carolina. We're in our local communities every day, helping people prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies. The YMCA of the Triangle is parterning with the Red Cross of North Carolina for a blood drive on Friday, December 6th at our Southeast Raleigh branch. We will need one volunteer to check donors in as they arrive and to monitor the snack table as they leave. Please sign up for one or more shifts below. ___________________ If you are unable to volunteer at the check-in desk, please consider signing up for a 15 minute time slot to give blood! We need 35 donors to make this event successful and impactful. In addition to giving blood, all registered donors that are African American will automatically have their blood tested for the sickle cell trait. AND all donors will receive a $20 electronic Amazon gift card. Please click on the link below, scroll to the Southeast Raleigh YMCA location and register for a time. *All blood donors must register for a specific time slot* https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=YMCA
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YMCA of the Triangle
Hunger is a tragic side effect of the coronavirus. The YMCA of the Triangle is committed to changing hunger in our communities by using YMCA facilities as regional food hubs for meal distribution for families in Wake County. Through a partnership with Wake County, the YMCA of the Triangle has provided more than one million meals since September 2020. Anyone can visit our hub location at Southeast Raleigh YMCA and receive food at no cost. Volunteers will assist in creating a warm, welcoming, nurturing atmosphere for all community participants. Children 12 and younger may participate when accompanied by an adult volunteer. Volunteers will complete all required credentials before reporting to their first day of service.
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Taylor Family YMCA
The YMCA is partnering with Kits4Cause to make STEM education more accessible by providing free robotics kids and workshops for the community of after school kid programs. Kits4Cause is a nonprofit organization that strives to make STEM education more accessible for all. We work with FIRST teams to provide free robotics kits and workshops to communities to allow students to explore their passions in science and engineering, creating life-long memories for students, educators, volunteers, and Kits4Cause members. Because robotics education can often be expensive and inaccessible, we hope to bridge the gap and give all students the opportunity to do what they love. Volunteers in this program are already associated with Kits4Cause and will sign up below.
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Taylor Family YMCA
YMCA youth swim lessons emphasize water safety, skill and stroke development and are offered year-round for swimmers ages 6 - 12 of all skill levels. YMCA swim lessons emphasize water safety, skill and stroke development. Beginning swimmers are introduced to basic stroke movement and learn how to be more comfortable in the water. More advanced swimmers are instructed in stroke technique, endurance and safety skills. YMCA swim lessons have a low child-to-instructor ratio to ensure plenty of time in the water. Swim lessons and classes are available during the week and on weekends. Parents are welcome to watch lessons from the pool deck. Volunteers are utilized as an extra safety measure during the lessons. This allows the instructor to focus solely on one child at a time while the volunteer maintains safety and boundaries with the remainder of the class on the wall. This includes singing songs with the swimmers, playing games, and generally distracting them between turns.
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Taylor Family YMCA
We are excited about teen dodgeball the last Friday night of every month from 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Come have fun and volunteer to lead other teens in a friendly game of dodgeball.
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Alexander Family YMCA
Teen programs at the Alexander Family YMCA include (1) Y Achievers and (2) Leaders Club. (1) Leaders Club is a nation-wide, year-long leadership-development program for middle and high school teens. The community-service based program helps teens discover their full potential as leaders. This program provides teens with extensive leadership training and volunteer opportunities that support YMCA programs and services to the community. Our goal is to challenge teens to serve the community, and to help them grow in who they are and lead those around them. Leaders Club includes weekly meetings, service and social events, as well as trips throughout the year including rallies, service work weekends, optional spring break trips and Blue Ridge Leaders School. Please note: Positions for this project are limited to those who have registered with the Leaders Club program for the upcoming school year. Another volunteer opportunity within the Leaders Club program is volunteering as an advisor. In addition to teaching teens leadership through service, Leaders Clubs advisors: • introduce teens to all the work the Y does to strengthen community, and • inspire and prepare teens to become future Y leaders. (2) Lightner Y Achievers is a program that helps teens understand and learn who they are at critical times in their lives. The best part of the program? It's a safe haven, a blessing and at the end, teens feel good about who they and everything they can accomplish in life. If you have an interest in these roles, scroll down and click the blue "volunteer" link.
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Kraft Family YMCA
The Kraft YMCA partners with Wake County Public Schools to provide opportunities for Community Based Training as part of WCPSS's Occupational Course of Study. Students enrolled in the Occupational Course of Study through their current high school are eligible to participate. Along with Kraft YMCA staff members, students work with a WCPSS job coach to facilitate and guide their volunteer experience. Students must meet YMCA credentials prior to volunteering. Additional onsite training may also apply.
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Poole Family YMCA
The Access Desk is the first contact our members have with the YMCA when they visit. Members are welcomed in an eager, warm and hospitable manner as they scan their card to access the facility, choose a locker and receive a towel. The Access Desk Assistant will contribute to the experience by greeting members in a voice that is nurturing, genuine, hopeful, determined and welcoming. They will help retrieve locker keys for members and fold towels while maintaining a neat work space. Responsibilities set at the discretion of the Welcome Center Coordinator. Volunteers must be able to answer 'no' to all questions on the COVID - 19 Prescreening Assessment. Volunteers will complete all required credentials before reporting to their first day of service, complete a COVID 19 health screening daily before volunteering and wear a non-exhalation valve/ vent face covering throughout their volunteer shift.
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A.E. Finley YMCA
Assist the wellness desk in preparing towels for our guests. Volunteers will greet and welcome guests as they hand out towels.
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Kraft Family YMCA
Volunteers will assist in maintaining the daily operations of the facility, including but not limited to: sanitizing cardiovascular and strength training machines, washing windows, dusting, collecting and removing trash, folding towels, etc. Tasks are assigned at the discretion of leadership members of the Operations and/or Wellness staff. Shifts run in approximately 2 hour sessions and may vary based on the availabilities of both the volunteer and the Operations leadership staff member. Contact Helen Rentz at Helen.Rentz@YMCATriangle.org for specific details on scheduling a shift and start date.
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Taylor Family YMCA
Volunteers will assist in maintaining the daily operations of the facility, including but not limited to: sanitizing cardiovascular and strength training machines, washing windows, dusting, collecting and removing trash, folding towels, etc. Tasks are assigned at the discretion of leadership members of the Operations and/or Wellness staff. Contact Caroline Williams at Caroline.Williams@YMCATriangle.org for specific details on scheduling a shift and start date.
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Alexander Family YMCA
Y Learning provides a structured tutorial program for students who are not meeting school system or grade level benchmarks. The YMCA works with schools, teachers and guidance counselors to identify students who could benefit from this program and who may not have the resources or support to achieve their goals. The YMCA carefully selects counselors and a certified teacher for each Y Learning school site. Students are evaluated periodically to ensure they are making progress. Y Learning is completely funded through the YMCA of the Triangle's Annual Campaign. Help us bridge the education gap by tutoring at a Y Learning site near you.
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Chapel Hill - Carrboro YMCA
Y Learning provides a structured tutorial program for students who may benefit from additional assistance in meeting school system or grade level benchmarks. The YMCA works with schools, teachers and guidance counselors to identify students who could benefit from this program and who may not have the resources or support to achieve their goals. The YMCA carefully selects counselors and a certified teacher for each Y Learning school site. Students are evaluated periodically to ensure they are making progress. Y Learning is completely funded through the YMCA of the Triangle's Annual Campaign. Help us bridge the education gap by tutoring at a Y Learning site near you.
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Taylor Family YMCA
Y Learning provides a structured tutorial program for students who may benefit from additional assistance in meeting school system or grade level benchmarks. The YMCA works with schools, teachers and guidance counselors to identify students who could benefit from this program and who may not have the resources or support to achieve their goals. The YMCA carefully selects counselors and a certified teacher for each Y Learning school site. Students are evaluated periodically to ensure they are making progress. Y Learning is completely funded through the YMCA of the Triangle's Annual Campaign. Help us bridge the education gap by tutoring at a Y Learning site near you.
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YMCA of the Triangle
The YMCA of the Triangle Area YOTA Swim Team is an association-wide team comprised of competitors of all ages and skill levels. YOTA offers opportunities for swimmers of many different levels and abilities. This is a year-round activity that emphasizes teamwork, sportsmanship and personal achievement. YOTA Swim Team volunteers will have the opportunity to volunteer at swim meets as timers, meet officials, travel trip chaperones, parent advisory committee members and more. Each YOTA swim team volunteer will need to read and agree to the Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies before volunteering. The meet will be held December 5-8, 2024 at the Triangle Aquatic Center Triangle Aquatic Center - 275 Convention Drive, Cary, NC 27511
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YMCA of the Triangle
Youth Legislature is a national program for high school students that prepares them for moral and political leadership through training in the theory and practice of developing public policy. The conference brings together diverse students from across the state to experience the governmental process first-hand through a unique "youth-run, youth-led" model.
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Southeast Raleigh YMCA
Youth Fellowship is an academically structured mentoring and literacy program that addresses the individual learning needs of students living in affordable housing communities in Raleigh. Students in Youth Fellowship meet afterschool Mondays-Thursdays 4:30-6:30PM. Participants are assigned two mentors twice a week for one hour throughout the school year. Volunteers are asked to commit to a full school year and to attend for a minimum of 1 hour a week. During this time, students and mentors work through a personalized literacy plan that addresses the student’s individual learning need at each grade level, beginning with kindergarten and continuing through high school graduation. Youth Fellowship serves several affordable housing communities in the area and is held in nearby local church partners. This location serves the community around the Southeast Raleigh YMCA branch. WANT TO MENTOR A CHILD? Youth Fellowship relies heavily on volunteers. We need volunteers Monday through Thursday for a minimum of one hour a week between the times of 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. or 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. The program runs for the duration of the school year. Topics covered include literacy development, STEAM curriculum, arts and crafts, and general self esteem and community development. Each student is paired with two adult mentors who strongly support the student for an entire school year and often longer. Specific training for each mentor is provided, along with guidance from Community HOPE staff. Volunteers commit one hour per week for one academic school year.
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